Building Materials

What is Building Material Building material is any material which is used for construction purposes. Many naturally occurring substances, such

01. In a mortar, the binding material is A. cement B. sand C. surkhi D. cinder. Answer Option : A

11. The initial setting time of lime-pozzolana, is A. 30 minutes B. 60 minutes C. 90 minutes D. 120 minutes.

21. Initial setting of cement is caused due to A. Tri-calcium silicate B. Di-calcium silicate C. Tri-calcium aluminate D. Tetra

31. The _______ arrangement of preventing the slip of earth in the foundation trenches is adopted when a large area

41. ________ have been developed for determining the load bearing capacity of piles. A. Wave action theory B. Empirical formulas

51. _______ it suitable when available working space is limited and the area to be enclosed is small. A. Single

61. A ________ is a caisson which is open at top as well as at bottom. A. Well B. Box

71. ______ is a pure white limestone and which is soft and easy to form powder. A. Chalk B. Sandstone

81. In _______ masonry, the stones of irregular sizes and shapes are used which are arranged so as to have